Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things faces behind-the-scenes drama as reports emerge that Millie Bobby Brown filed a harassment and bullying complaint against her co-star David Harbour before filming began for the show’s final season. Brown, who plays Eleven, reportedly submitted “pages and pages” of non-sexual allegations detailing troubling on-set interactions with Harbour, who portrays ex-police chief Jim Hopper.
According to sources close to the production, the complaint led to an internal investigation that lasted for months. The outcome of the probe remains undisclosed. In the meantime, Brown is said to have brought a personal representative to the set during the filming of the final season, highlighting the seriousness of her concerns.
The timing of the allegations is notable. Just days before the claims surfaced, Harbour’s ex-wife, British singer and actress Lily Allen, released a new album reportedly targeting Harbour in its lyrics, suggesting infidelity and personal turmoil. Despite the public fallout, sources claim Allen supported Harbour throughout the ordeal.
While the allegations have yet to be officially confirmed or addressed by Netflix, insiders say the streaming giant remains focused on ensuring a successful send-off for one of its flagship series. The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is set to premiere on November 26 in the United States.
One production insider described the final season as a “theatrical event” and emphasized Netflix’s confidence in the show’s impact. “Nothing is going to overshadow this, not even the leading man’s private life,” the source stated.
Although Netflix has not issued any public comments on the internal investigation, sources suggest that their silence may be telling. With millions of fans eagerly awaiting the series conclusion, any backstage controversy threatens to draw attention away from what is expected to be a major cultural moment.
